Blessée (en. Injured)
/ble.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Woman who has been injured in an accident.
The injured woman was taken to the hospital.
La blessée a été transportée à l'hôpital.
Person physically affected by an injury.
There were several injured women after the explosion.
Il y avait plusieurs blessées après l'explosion.
Woman emotionally affected by a difficult situation.
She is an emotional wounded woman after their separation.
Elle est une blessée du cœur après leur séparation.
Etymology
From the verb injured, coming from the Latin 'vulnus' (wound).
Common Phrases and Expressions
this injured woman is not alone
Means that the injured person is receiving support.
cette blessée n'est pas seule
an injured woman among many others
Indicates that the situation is common or that others share this experience.
une blessée parmi tant d'autres
take care of the injured woman
This means providing support and care to the injured person.
prendre soin de la blessée
Related Words
injured
Past participle of the verb to injure, designating a person who has suffered an injury.
blessé
injury
Physical or emotional damage caused to a person.
blessure
help
Assistance provided to a person in distress, often needed for an injured woman.
secours
Slang Meanings
A person who has suffered emotional harm.
She considers herself an injured woman after this betrayal.
Elle se considère comme une blessée après cette trahison.
A woman who has gone through a difficult experience.
She is often seen as the injured one in this story.
Elle est souvent vue comme la blessée dans cette histoire.